Pipe Welders Needed
Company
Labor One Staffing
Location
Los Angeles, CA
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Job Description
Labor One is currently hiring Pipe Welders in San Diego, CA at a Shipyard.
$160 perdiem, if eligible.
Job Requirements:
Three years of experience in welding, knowledge of welding procedures, and various types of welding equipment, proficient in flat, vertical, overhead, and horizontal arc, SMAW and flux-core, tig welding and air arc skills.
Must comprehend written and verbal instructions (in English).
Must be able to hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings.
Must pass a background check, vision test and drug test.
Must be able to work any shift and overtime.
Pipe Welding Assessment:
FCAW
Fillet weld plates:
· 2F 3F 4F (VT test)
• Fillet testing shall take 1-2 hours
Steel backing butt joint 6X6 3/8” thick:
· 2G 3G 4G (VT and UT test )
• All Butt joint testing takes a welder an average of 1-2 days
Butt joint with ceramic backing 12X8 ¾” thick:
· 1G 2G 3G (VT and UT test)
• All Butt joint testing takes a welder an average of 1-2 days
Simulation:
· Wraps 2F 3F 36” in length
· Diagonal 3F 4F 36” in length
· In and out corners 2F 4F 6”
· Water tight collar
· Air arc fillet welds
(VT testing)
• All simulation testing takes average welder 1-2 days
GTAW Pipe welding assessment
· 6G position - 2.5 “copper nickel pipe butt joint schedule 40 (VT and bent test)
· 5F, 4F position - 3” copper nickel pipe sleeve 200 (VT and macro etch test)
· 5F, 4Fposition - 1” mild steel pipe schedule socket weld 40 (VT and macro etch test)
• All pipe testing takes average welder 1-2 days
Send resume to [email protected]
$160 perdiem, if eligible.
Job Requirements:
Three years of experience in welding, knowledge of welding procedures, and various types of welding equipment, proficient in flat, vertical, overhead, and horizontal arc, SMAW and flux-core, tig welding and air arc skills.
Must comprehend written and verbal instructions (in English).
Must be able to hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings.
Must pass a background check, vision test and drug test.
Must be able to work any shift and overtime.
Pipe Welding Assessment:
FCAW
Fillet weld plates:
· 2F 3F 4F (VT test)
• Fillet testing shall take 1-2 hours
Steel backing butt joint 6X6 3/8” thick:
· 2G 3G 4G (VT and UT test )
• All Butt joint testing takes a welder an average of 1-2 days
Butt joint with ceramic backing 12X8 ¾” thick:
· 1G 2G 3G (VT and UT test)
• All Butt joint testing takes a welder an average of 1-2 days
Simulation:
· Wraps 2F 3F 36” in length
· Diagonal 3F 4F 36” in length
· In and out corners 2F 4F 6”
· Water tight collar
· Air arc fillet welds
(VT testing)
• All simulation testing takes average welder 1-2 days
GTAW Pipe welding assessment
· 6G position - 2.5 “copper nickel pipe butt joint schedule 40 (VT and bent test)
· 5F, 4F position - 3” copper nickel pipe sleeve 200 (VT and macro etch test)
· 5F, 4Fposition - 1” mild steel pipe schedule socket weld 40 (VT and macro etch test)
• All pipe testing takes average welder 1-2 days
Send resume to [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the median hourly wage for welders in the United States as of January 2026 including overtime rates?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median hourly wage for welders at $28.45 as of January 2026 with time-and-a-half overtime required after 40 hours under FLSA rules. Welders in manufacturing earn an additional $4.20 per hour on average for night shifts. Annual median earnings reach $59,176 for full-time roles.
How many hours per week can welders legally work in the United States without overtime pay in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor sets the standard workweek at 40 hours with overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate required after that threshold in 2026. Welders on federal contracts receive double time for hours over 48 in a workweek. Paid sick leave of up to 56 hours annually applies under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act extensions.
What education and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United States in 2026?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states a high school diploma plus 6-12 months of postsecondary welding training or apprenticeship is required for 2026 entry-level positions. Three years of documented experience is mandatory for structural welding roles under AWS D1.1 standards referenced by DOL. Certification in SMAW or GMAW processes must be completed before hire.
What documents are required to apply for welder positions through U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeships in 2026?
Applicants must submit Form ETA-671, high school transcripts, and proof of U.S. work authorization to DOL-registered programs by March 2026 deadlines. A valid driver's license and negative drug test results from a SAMHSA-certified lab are mandatory. Background checks via FBI fingerprinting are required for nuclear or pipeline welding tracks.
